Date:23 Mar 2011
Kick-off:19:45
Venue:Somerset Park
Attendance:909

Tiffoney (85)
Deasley (85)

Goal!

Live Commentary

90mins Dale Hilson decides to take a short corner, Christopher Templeman produces a cross, Bryan Deasley takes a shot. Martyn Campbell gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Scott McLaughlin played to the near post, clearance made by Christopher Templeman.

89mins Calum Smith is brought on as a substitute for Ross Campbell. Foul by Ebbie Malone on Dale Hilson, free kick awarded. Jamie Bishop takes the direct free kick.

88mins Shot from 35 yards by Ross Campbell went wide right of the target.

87mins Chris Smith concedes a free kick for a foul on Christopher Templeman. Dale Hilson takes the direct free kick.

85mins Bryan Deasley gets on the score sheet with a goal from just outside the area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Ayr 0-1 Forfar.

84mins Andy Rodgers joins the action as a substitute, replacing Mark Roberts. Barry Sellars challenges Michael Moffat unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott McLaughlin produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick.

82mins Scott McLaughlin has shot on goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

81mins Centre by Ross Campbell.

81mins The ball is delivered by Jonathan Tiffoney, Michael Bolocheweckyj manages to make a clearance.

79mins Ross Campbell concedes a free kick for a foul on Alan Trouten. Free kick taken by Stuart Bannigan.

79mins Centre by Dale Hilson, clearance made by Ebbie Malone.

78mins Christopher Templeman joins the action as a substitute, replacing Ryan Dow. Bryan Deasley is brought on as a substitute for Graham Gibson.

76mins Alan Trouten sends in a cross, save made by Scott Gallacher.

76mins Corner taken right-footed by Alan Trouten from the left by-line to the near post, Ross Campbell manages to make a clearance.

75mins Shot on goal by Alan Trouten from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.

73mins Centre by Mark Roberts.

72mins Foul by Stuart Bannigan on David Mowat, free kick awarded. Greg Ross restarts play with the free kick.

72mins The ball is crossed by Alan Trouten, clearance made by Dale Hilson.

71mins The referee shows Ross Campbell a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Unfair challenge on Stuart Bannigan by Ross Campbell results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Stuart Bannigan.

69mins Ryan Dow is shown a yellow card. Foul by Ryan Dow on Jonathan Tiffoney, free kick awarded. Jim Lauchlan takes the free kick.

68mins Unfair challenge on Mark Roberts by Michael Bolocheweckyj results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Scott McLaughlin.

66mins Scott McLaughlin challenges Mark McCulloch unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott Gallacher takes the free kick.

65mins Unfair challenge on Ross Campbell by Chris Smith results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Barry Sellars from right wing. The offside flag is raised against Dale Hilson. Alan Martin takes the free kick.

63mins Michael Moffat concedes a free kick for a foul on Jamie Bishop. Free kick taken by Scott Gallacher.

62mins Jonathan Tiffoney sends in a cross, Michael Bolocheweckyj makes a clearance.

61mins Jonathan Tiffoney comes on in place of William Easton.

61mins Dale Hilson produces a cross.

60mins Centre by Scott McLaughlin, clearance by Michael Bolocheweckyj.

59mins Free kick awarded for a foul by William Easton on Ross Campbell. Barry Sellars crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Chris Smith.

59mins The ball is swung over by Ross Campbell, Martyn Campbell makes a clearance.

58mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Dale Hilson on Martyn Campbell. Free kick taken by Alan Martin.

57mins The referee cautions Jim Lauchlan for unsporting behaviour. Jim Lauchlan gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Dow. Free kick taken by Mark McCulloch.

53mins Alan Trouten fouled by Jamie Bishop, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Scott McLaughlin, save made by Scott Gallacher.

50mins Ryan Dow gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Mark Roberts. Scott McLaughlin restarts play with the free kick.

50mins Centre by Stuart Bannigan, clearance by Michael Bolocheweckyj.

49mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Scott McLaughlin from the right by-line, save by Scott Gallacher.

49mins Centre by Alan Trouten, Michael Bolocheweckyj gets a block in.

49mins Mark Roberts is ruled offside. Scott Gallacher takes the free kick.

48mins Scott McLaughlin takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line played to the near post, Jamie Bishop manages to make a clearance.

47mins William Easton takes a shot from 18 yards. Blocked by Ross Campbell.

46mins William Easton has a volleyed shot. Save by Scott Gallacher.

46mins Foul by Barry Sellars on Stuart Bannigan, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Alan Martin.

45mins Ryan Dow takes a shot. Martyn Campbell gets a block in.

39mins A cross is delivered by Graham Gibson, clearance by Jim Lauchlan.

36mins Ebbie Malone fouled by Dale Hilson, the ref awards a free kick. Alan Martin takes the direct free kick.

35mins Mark Roberts sends in a cross.

31mins Curled right-footed shot by Graham Gibson. Blocked by Stuart Bannigan.

28mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Jamie Bishop on Alan Trouten. Scott McLaughlin has an effort direct from the free kick.

27mins David Mowat concedes a free kick for a foul on Scott McLaughlin. Free kick taken by Ebbie Malone.

26mins Alan Trouten fouled by Barry Sellars, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Jim Lauchlan.

26mins The official flags Mark Roberts offside. Scott Gallacher restarts play with the free kick.

25mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Ryan Dow. Alan Martin takes the free kick.

23mins Martyn Campbell goes into the referee's book. Free kick awarded for a foul by Martyn Campbell on Dale Hilson. Free kick taken by Mark McCulloch.

22mins Graham Gibson delivers the ball, Chris Smith gets a block in.

21mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Dale Hilson by Martyn Campbell. Barry Sellars takes the direct free kick.

20mins Alan Trouten crosses the ball, clearance made by David Mowat.

19mins Ryan Dow takes a shot. Blocked by Martyn Campbell.

17mins The ball is crossed by Chris Smith, clearance made by Jamie Bishop.

17mins Ryan Dow takes a shot. Ebbie Malone gets a block in.

16mins Corner taken by Ryan Dow played to the near post, clearance made by Mark Roberts.

15mins Centre by Ryan Dow, Scott McLaughlin gets a block in.

14mins Jim Lauchlan gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Dow. Free kick crossed right-footed by Ryan Dow from left wing.

13mins Ryan Dow fouled by Jim Lauchlan, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Mark McCulloch.

12mins Corner taken by Ryan Dow, Alan Martin makes a save.

11mins Corner taken by Ryan Dow from the left by-line played to the near post, Mark Roberts manages to make a clearance.

11mins Mark Roberts is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Scott Gallacher.

10mins Shot from 20 yards from Scott McLaughlin. Scott Gallacher makes a save.

9mins Corner taken by Scott McLaughlin from the right by-line, Ebbie Malone challenges Scott Gallacher unfairly and gives away a free kick. Scott Gallacher takes the direct free kick.

9mins Michael Moffat takes a shot. Save made by Scott Gallacher.

8mins Unfair challenge on Ryan Dow by Alan Trouten results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Mark McCulloch.

7mins Shot by Ryan Dow. Save by Alan Martin.

5mins Mark Roberts takes a shot. Save by Scott Gallacher.

4mins Unfair challenge on Ryan Dow by Jim Lauchlan results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Jamie Bishop.

3mins Alan Trouten has an effort at goal. Save made by Scott Gallacher.

Match Preview

Ayr duo missing for key encounter Ayr head into their clash with Forfar desperate to make it four wins in a row. However, their hopes of securing a victory that would reduce leaders Livingston's lead at the summit of the Scottish Second Division are hampered by Bobby Donnelly and Dean Keenan being sidelined. Given they have a further two games in hand over the Lions and are set to tackle them twice before the end of the season, the Honest Men are very much in the title race. Manager Brian Reid said: "In our last two games, we have not played well but have won and at this stage of the season, you have to accept that. "Forfar will be looking to bounce back after losing on Saturday so we need to be ready for that." Forfar welcome back Jamie Bishop for the trip. The defender missed Saturday's 4-0 loss to Livingston as he was suspended but returns as the Loons look to consolidate fourth place. Full-back Stephen Tulloch remains sidelined through injury, while Iain Campbell and Martyn Fotheringham face late fitness tests. Manager Ian Campbell has urged his side to bounce back from the weekend's heavy defeat. "Saturday was not like us at all as we gave away goals very cheaply," he said. "Credit to Livingston for taking their chances but we let ourselves down. "Ayr will be coming out highly motivated so our players will be lifted by the challenge of getting full points at Somerset Park."

Formation:442Manager: Brian Reid

Ayr

Formation: 442Manager: Dick Campbell

Forfar

Alan Martin
Jim Lauchlan
Ebbie Malone
Martyn Campbell
Chris Smith
Alan Trouten
Scott McLaughlin
Stuart Bannigan
William Easton
Michael Moffat
Mark Roberts
SUBS
Darryl Jones
Andy Rodgers
Jonathan Tiffoney
Alastair Woodburn
Ross Robertson

Home

Away

Scott Gallacher
Greg Ross
Michael Bolocheweckyj
Jamie Bishop
Mark McCulloch
Ross Campbell
Barry Sellars
Dale Hilson
Ryan Dow
Graham Gibson
David Mowat
SUBS
Neil Duffy
Christopher Templeman
Bryan Deasley
Darren Brady
Calum Smith

Match Report

Forfar win on West Coast Forfar strengthened their play-off claims in Division Two with a 1-0 win over fellow promotion-chasers Ayr. Bryan Deasley rifled home from the edge of the penalty area with just four minutes remaining to hand the away side victory in a tentative contest. Alan Trouten and Mark Roberts had speculative early efforts saved by Scott Gallacher before Michael Moffat brought the best out of the Forfar goalkeeper as he had to tip over an 18-yard shot. The visitors looked short of ideas in the first-half but Ryan Dow was making a nuisance of himself up-front without ever really troubling home-stopper Alan Martin. Ayr midfielder William Easton saw a couple of good efforts saved in the early stages of the second-half but neither side could find a breakthrough until Beasley struck to seal the contest.

Form Guide

LWLWWW Ayr VS Forfar WLDWLL

Last Meetings

Forfar 4 - 1 Ayr 16/10/2010 Ayr 3 - 1 Forfar 10/03/2007 Forfar 1 - 1 Ayr 13/01/2007 Ayr 5 - 0 Forfar 28/10/2006 Forfar 0 - 1 Ayr 03/09/2006 Ayr 0 - 1 Forfar 22/04/2006

Top Scorers

Ayr M Roberts 8 R McCann 3 S McLaughlin 3 A Trouten 2 W Easton 2 M Moffat 2 S Bannigan 2 P Willis 1 R Robertson 1 C Smith 1 A Rodgers 1 E Malone 1 J Lauchlan 1 Forfar R Campbell 8 C Templeman 7 M Fotheringham 3 G Gibson 2 B Deasley 2 D Hilson 2 M Bolocheweckyj 2 A Tod 1 D Brady 1 C Smith 1

Goals

Ayr Total goals 81 Goals per game 43 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 6 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 8 (For) 5 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 11 (For) 10 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Forfar Total goals 72 Goals per game 34 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins (For) 3 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 9 (For) 7 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 8 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins